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Alfa Recon leverages AI to strengthen data migration
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Alfa, provider of Alfa Systems, strengthened its data migration toolbox last week with the launch of Alfa Recon, a new artificial intelligence-enabled reconciliation module. Designed to help customers migrate legacy data and acquired portfolios to Alfa Systems more quickly, more ... Read More
Dealer group C-suite executives examine role of AI at auto retailers
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:23 AM
Artificial intelligence in auto retail, says Zeigler Auto Group chief operating officer Sam D’Arc, is in a similar place as digital retail was 4-5 years ago. There’s a lot of excitement, but perhaps not a complete understanding of how AI ... Read More
Dealers look to AI for customer experience boost
Monday, May. 18, 2026, 10:10 AM
Sam D’Arc doesn’t remember what his query was when he first used ChatGPT, but the response was fast and accurate. “It caused a little bit of awe and surprise in how well it extracted information into the answer to the ... Read More
Assuring potential buyers about used EV battery health with David Giacobbe of Voltest
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 04:01 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. One of the key questions buyers ask dealers about ... Listen Here
Why vehicle recalls are becoming more complex and frequent
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:52 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. This conversation features Cherokee Media Group’s Andrew Friedlander and ... Listen Here
Why now is the time used-car leasing might gain sustained momentum
Wednesday, May. 20, 2026, 03:25 PM
We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. FlexPath DXP chief executive officer Tarry Shebesta draws on ... Listen Here

PointPredictive rolls out Synthetic ID Alert to stop a growing fraud concern

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Tuesday, Mar. 6, 2018, 04:29 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
PointPredictive understands criminals looking to orchestrate auto finance scams aren’t sitting idle. On Tuesday, PointPredictive announced the launch of a new patent pending solution called Synthetic ID Alert. The solution is a complement to the company’s comprehensive application fraud scoring ... [Read More]

AFSA points out possible APR confusion with potential laws in NYC

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Tuesday, Mar. 6, 2018, 04:27 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Late in February, the American Financial Services Association submitted a comment letter to the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs regarding the department’s proposed rules for independent dealers. According to AFSA’s latest installment of NewsBriefs, the proposed rules would ... [Read More]

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Best Practices, Ideas, and Tools for Business

AI-Financing Spotlight: How Tracy Honda Sells 12-15 More Deals Monthly

Discover how Tracy Honda is outperforming its market by leveraging AI-powered auto financing to drive faster approvals and close more...
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The AI Dealer Playbook: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy AI

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping dealership operations by automating communication, improving workflows, and supporting staff with tools like copilots and...
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Speaking the Same Language: How Dealers Structure Capital for Real Estate and Growth

Why Capital Structures Matters in Today’s Market Dealers actively expanding or acquiring real estate are often constrained not by opportunity—but...
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Dealer Playbook: 5 Takeaways for Auto Retailers Using AI

The May issue of Auto Remarketing — “Shifting Gears: AI’s Role in Retail Automotive” — explores how top auto retailers...
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How TO Maximize Your Digital Sales!

How much revenue is slipping through the cracks in your digital sales process? Our latest guide reveals the most common...
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Loan Origination Automation Guidelines for Modern Lenders

Lenders are under pressure to move faster, handle higher volumes, and reduce manual tasks. Automation can help, but only if...
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Turn Service Visits Into Sales Growth: A GM’s Checklist

Your service drive is filled with loyal customers who trust your dealership and are physically in your store, yet most...
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6 results now available through Experian’s new tri-bureau trend solution

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Tuesday, Mar. 6, 2018, 04:25 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Experian acknowledged that traditional credit attributes provide immense value for auto finance companies when making decisions. But when used alone, Experian insisted they are limited to capturing credit behavior during a single moment of time. To add a deeper layer ... [Read More]

Platinum Auto Finance reinforces sales team with seasoned executive

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Friday, Mar. 2, 2018, 03:16 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Platinum Auto Finance recently bolstered its executive team with a leader who possesses a wide range of professional experience with smaller and large providers. David Knightly joined Platinum Auto Finance as senior vice president of operations and national sales director, reporting ... [Read More]

Award-winning Dealertrack alum joins FrogData

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Friday, Mar. 2, 2018, 03:14 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
A former award-winning member of Dealertrack’s team recently joined FrogData, a business analytics platform that can deliver advanced reporting, business insights and predictive analytics to dealers, helping them make better decisions to make a positive impact on their business. FrogData ... [Read More]

APR for new models jumps to 8-year high

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Thursday, Mar. 1, 2018, 03:47 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Perhaps it’s the mix of applicants or finance companies passing on risk to potential new-vehicle buyers. Whatever the specific trigger, Edmunds announced on Thursday that interest rates on new-vehicle installment contracts are expected to soar to their highest point in ... [Read More]

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA joins auto migration to Texas

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Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, 04:26 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
This region of Texas continues to be a growing hub for the automotive industry. With Toyota and General Motors Financial already having a major presence here, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA on Tuesday broke ground on its new, build-to-suit, 200,000-square-foot facility ... [Read More]

NIADA adds Nicholas Financial as newest industry partner

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Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, 04:24 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
New Nicholas Financial president and chief executive officer Doug Marohn is continuing to make moves to bolster the finance company that specializes in subprime vehicle installment contracts. After recently highlighting plans to enhance originations along with installing an interim chief ... [Read More]

SCUSA finalizes settlement with Connecticut banking regulator over repos

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Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, 03:51 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Santander Consumer USA cleared another legal matter regarding its repossession processes. Connecticut Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez recently announced a settlement with SCUSA, for alleged violations of Connecticut banking law pertaining to its activity concerning repossessed vehicles. In addition to providing ... [Read More]

Equifax sees encouraging payment activity in subprime

lease verus buy
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, 04:36 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
As consumers start to edge away slightly from new-vehicle leases toward financed installment contracts for used vehicles, Equifax Automotive deputy chief economist Gunnar Blix is encouraged by recent payment performance — no matter what type of deal is attached to the ... [Read More]

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